Devoted to Dominic: Constraint Therapy

Friday, October 5, 2012

Constraint Therapy - FAIL

So, after one week with the cast on, it came off. We were really hopeful, especially after the first couple days. Unfortunately, Dominic sort of decided to just quit doing everything. He stopped cruising around just started screeching when he wanted something (which was not annoying at all). He wouldn't even attempt to use his right hand. Since the last thing we want is regression, Sarah decided to take off the cast. She said she sees this sometimes with stubborn kiddos :o) So, we decided to do small increments of constraint therapy a couple times a day home - basically what we do at OT. It's going okay. He does not like being tied to his high chair, but he's does what he's supposed to. This kid just really doesn't like to be forced to do anything. Everything is on Dominic time!

Chillin' with my lovie

Ready for his bath

Tied up and put to work!

In other news, his PT thinks we're at a point we can take a break. This is good news! He is on the verge of walking, he just needs to go for it. So, there isn't much more she can do until he starts walking. At that point, we'll have to work on his gait or any other issues he may have with walking. He'll see her through October, but then we're done for a few months. This will be a nice break for us and relief on our schedule!

We have a pretty busy October coming up. We head to Detroit the third and fourth week of the month for all of Dominic's one-year post-of appointments and MRI. Mike and I are really anxious to hear what Dr. Chugani thinks of Dominic's progress. He hasn't seen him since he was six weeks post-op. He's come a long way this year and I can't wait to see what he'll do in the coming year.

We celebrated our little this past weekend! Still can't believe he's two. He still feels like my baby. Maybe it's because he isn't walking and STILL drinks a bottle. Seriously - what is with the aversion to a sippy cup? Eh, one issue at a time..